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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,547.49, 18,653.99 and 11,859.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,547.49, 18,653.99 and 11,859.45 is: 16,329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,547.49 : 18,653.99 = 11,859.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,547.49/18,653.99 = 11,859.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,547.49x = 18,653.99 × 11,859.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,547.49x = 221,226,061.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,226,061.71/13,547.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,329.67

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